Putting Northern businesses on the global stage
Partnered with the British Business Bank, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II - Equity North West is here to level the playing field. We want to fuel exceptional founders from all backgrounds. Our mission is to find, fund and scale break out businesses that put our region on the map. Our promise is that we will do everything we can to help you get there.
We want to find the
Next in the North
Northern Founders
Your headquarters must be based in or moving to the North. We care about your impact on this region.
Going for growth
No matter your sector, we’re looking to deploy £50k-£2m equity investments into businesses looking to grow and build something amazing.
Set for scale
We look for businesses that can show they're going places. There’s no perfect formula, but we need to believe in you and your vision.
Sectors
Sustainability
Circular Economy, Net Zero, CleanTech, ClimateTech
Consumer
VR/AR, IoT, Marketplaces, Consumer Platforms, Consumer Products
Tech
SaaS, Cybersecurity, Big Data, AI/ML , Fintech, Proptech, Martech, HRtech
Hardware
Advanced Manufacturing, Wearables, Manufacturing, Engineering
Health
Life Sciences, Medtech, Diagnostics
Services
Professional Services, Support Services
I don’t even filter the fact that Colin is our investor. I can just go to him for advice, and that’s the kind of rapport we’ve built up. There’s total honesty, total trust, and total transparency
Bobby Thandi, Founder, XR Games
Praetura has been an amazing investor for Peak from seed through to Series A. They’re supportive, there when you need help and understand the real-world challenges of building an early stage business.
Richard Potter, Founder, Peak
Praetura aren’t like any other VC. The more than money promise goes to the core of what they’re trying to create. Consistently, they’re trying to find ways to support us and help us build the best business we can.
Gemma Mccall, Founder, Culture Shift
Unlock funding for future rounds
We work with hundreds of advisers, investors and other institutions who can help with future funding rounds. For every £1 we invest in Northern businesses, we unlock £4 from investors from outside of region. Over 58% of our portfolio have gone on to raise a higher valuation.
Unrivalled Support
Our ‘More Than Money’ support helps businesses grow. Our operational partners and dedicated portfolio team will support you with our ‘People, Strategy, Execution’ model. Whether you’re flying high or facing a challenge, we are always ready to roll our sleeves up when you need us.
Portfolio toolkit
From discounts on CRM systems to connecting you with experts, our bespoke toolkit includes an ever-changing database of trusted suppliers, software providers and other scale-up resources to supercharge your business.
Founder-first approach
Listed as one of the top 20 seed investors in Europe as voted for by portfolio founders. Praetura has a reputation for better founder support.
Our portfolio spans creators who are building new digital worlds, medical professionals who are redefining personal health and innovators who are giving a voice to victims of harassment. Let us support the exceptional work you do with More Than Money.
Learn more about our Portfolio and Investments teams. Download our Playbooks below.
